Category Archives: Writing Life

On being a writer

Universal Tears

Posted on March 20, 2013 by Silver James

Yesterday was a tough writing day. I had to create a scene between two secondary characters–a scene fraught with anger and hurt. One character wanted to throw up her hands and walk away, pulling her emotions around her like a … Continue reading →

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Reading Redux – Robb

Posted on March 19, 2013 by Silver James

I’ve been on a real reading binge lately. That should be a good thing considering the number of books on my Kindle Fire and stacked on my reading shelves. Yes, shelves. As in multiples! Courtney Milan hit my inbox with … Continue reading →

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Monday Shrink-wrapped

Posted on March 18, 2013 by Silver James

Good thing I don’t have a deadline for blogging, huh? Did everyone survive the weekend? Did you celebrate St. Patrick’s Day? I basically went off line and woke up this morning to almost 300 emails. *muppet flail* I’ve spend the … Continue reading →

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Luck of the Irish Day 7

Posted on March 16, 2013 by Silver James

Quick post before I head off to my OKRWA meeting to teach all I know about world building in a hour. 😉 My fabulous critique partner is the author of today’s installment over at Wild Okie Writer’s LUCKY OF THE … Continue reading →

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Wait?!? It’s Friday?

Posted on March 15, 2013 by Silver James

I know. I’m late today. Sorry. I wish I could say it was because I’ve been madly writing but that would be a lie. Yesterday was spent doing a LOT of stuff, all writing related but not…you know…actual writing. 🙄 … Continue reading →

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Serendipitous Chaos

Posted on March 13, 2013 by Silver James

Serendipity: Those little moments when the Universe winks and if one pays attention something good can happen. Chaos: Those times when the imagination runs amuck. Yesterday afternoon, after working on a thread in ROGUE MOON, my brain stalled. This happens–far … Continue reading →

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If It’s Tuesday, I’m HERE

Posted on March 12, 2013 by Silver James

Not…here, precisely. I’m actually over…there. And where is there you ask? Why, at the Wild Okies, of course. Yes, it’s that time again. Some of the Wild Okies are presenting a romantic celebration of St. Patrick’s Day. The prologue went … Continue reading →

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Monday Morning Quarterback

Posted on March 11, 2013 by Silver James

I almost forgot to post today. I’d like to say it was because I had this fabulous, fun-filled weekend but… Well, okay…truth be told, it wasn’t a bad weekend. I’ve been fighting this lousy chest cold and I made the … Continue reading →

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Links of Friday Fun

Posted on March 8, 2013 by Silver James

I love Art Deco–art, furniture, architecture. I came across some really cool, retro posters with messages that are totally modern. Check out MY MODERN MET to see them. Some of you may remember an old, unfinished project of mine, working … Continue reading →

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How to Amuse a Cat

Posted on March 7, 2013 by Silver James

This is Adidas. Around these parts, we call her Deeders. Stupid Cat. Damn Cat. And Queen. Okay. That last one is what she insists the boys call her. ALL the boys–two and four-legged. She has hidey-holes all over the house … Continue reading →

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